FOREIGN Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir will contact his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita to offer aid following a deadly earthquake that struck Marrakesh on Friday.

In a statement from Wisma Putra, Zambry said he had also contacted the Malaysian ambassador to Morocco, Astanah Abdul Aziz to obtain information on the latest developments

“He informed me that until now, there are no reports involving Malaysians. All the Malaysians who have been contacted so far are safe,” said Zambry.

Zambry expressed his sympathy and condolences to the victims in the earthquake disaster.

Wisma Putra in a statement yesterday said no Malaysians were reported to have been affected by the major earthquake that struck Morocco in the regions of Al Haouz and Marrakesh late  Friday. The Malaysian embassy in Rabat is also closely monitoring the situation as it expects the death toll to increase.

Malaysians in Morocco are advised to remain vigilant and listen to the advice of the local authorities.

According to the latest update issued by Anadolu Agency citing the Interior Ministry, at least 2,012 people have been killed and 2,059 injured as a result of the powerful earthquake. The number of injured includes 1,404 critical cases.

Deaths from tremors measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale occurred in various areas, including Taroudant, Chichaoua, Tiznit, Marrakech, Azilal, Agadir, Casablanca and Youssoufia.

Malaysians are encouraged to register with the Malaysian embassy at 307, Rue Bani Yider Souissi 10000, Rabat. Numbers to call are  (+212) 5 3765 8324/6 7329 1424 or email [email protected]. – Bernama, September 10, 2023.